Preds GM Barry Trotz Joins the Show + J.S. Giguère on Playing Under Patrick Roy

Jeff kicks off the show with Nashville Predators General Manager, Barry Trotz! They discuss the balancing act of developing young talent and maintaining a veteran group, Yaroslav Askarov’s growth, his plan for Juuse Saros, how he will approach the trade deadline, and Andrew Brunette's job as the team's new head coach. Next, NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly stops by to chat about Quinn Hughes' Norris Trophy chances, Patrick Roy's fit on Long Island, if the numbers back up the Flyers' record, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s development (18:50). Later on, Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner, Jean-Sébastien Giguère joins the show to discuss what it was like playing under Patrick Roy during his time in Colorado, including his coaching style and approach to creating chemistry on the bench (50:25).

 

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